“End? No, the journey doesn't end here. Death is just another path... one that we all must take.

The grey rain-curtain of this world rolls back, and all turns to silver glass... and then you see it.” -Tolkien

ABOUT

Ethan Burmeister is a videographer, designer, and licensed drone pilot currently doing documentary, content creation, photography and design in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

He studied Art and Design at Iowa State University and learned photography in High School on a 1960’s Twin Lens Reflex camera. He picked up a Nikon back in 2020, a Mavic 3 in 2022, and shoots film on a Nikon Z8.

After years of experience in professional camera work, digital design, and branding- he brings the same skill set to film, video, marketing, story, and cinematography.

Thank you for your interest in my work!

Ethan Burmeister

GEAR:

PRIMARY CAMERAS-

* Nikon Z8/Z6ii

CINE LENSES-

* DZO Arles 25mm T/1.4

*DZO Arles 50mm T/1.4

*DZO Arles 100mm T/1.4

*DZO * Nikon AI 55mm T/1.2

*Nikon AI-S 85mm T/2.0

*NIkon AI-S 24mm T/2.0

DJI FOCUS PRO

STILL LENSES-

Nikon Z 14-24 f/2.8

* Nikon Z 24-70 f/2.8

* Nikon AFS 70-200 f/2.8E FL ED VR

* Nikon Z 100-400 f/4.5

* Nikon AFS 105 f/2.8G ED

AUDIO-

*Sennheiser MKH-50 Supercardioid

*Tascam D-60 Field Recorder

*Sennheiser MKE 600 Shotgun

*DJI Remote Lav Mic

DRONE-

*Mavic 3 Classic

TRIPOD-

*Peak Design Travel with a Benro B2 Head

*Ronin RS4 Pro Gimbal

*SmallRig 3989 FreeBlazer Video

GEAR BAG-

*Nomatic McKinnon 35L Backpack

I’m a FAA certified & licensed commercial drone pilot.

Let’s talk about any aerial drone footage or photos you may need!

A sample of video from Devil’s Tower, WY and the Badlands, SD…

CONTACT

Still round the corner there may wait, a new road or a secret gate.
— Tolkien